“Being charming is my hobby.”

“Can't you... I don't. Find a hobby or something?""Being charming is my hobby.”

“Can't you . . . I don't know. Find a hobby or something?""Being charming is my hobby," said Adrian obstinately. "I'm the life of the party— even without drinking. I wasn't meant to be alone.”

“Lucky Charms?” I asked.“Magically delicious,” he explained. “Requisite for any sort of building project.”I shook my head, still amazed at how he had managed to weasel his way over here. “This isn’t a date.”He cut me a scandalized look. "Obviously. I’d bring Count Chocula for that.”

“I was so tired of being told reasonable, practical things whenever something went wrong with my life.”

“Rose Hathaway, I can't wait to see you again. If you're this charming while tired and annoyed and this gorgeous while bruised and in ski clothes, you must be devastating at your peak. -Adrian to Rose”

“Was this all part of your plan as my lawyer? I don't recall explosive escapes being part of the legal training.""Well, I'm sure it wasn't part of Damon Taru's legal training.”